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Construction Permit (New Residential Construction) in Village of Corrales, New Mexico

Required for new single-family home construction in the Village of Corrales. The Village's own Building Official (Brian Gresham), housed in the Planning and Zoning Department, self-administers building/structural plan review and permit issuance — Corrales does not route the structural building permit itself through the state Construction Industries Division or through Rio Rancho. All plans must be submitted electronically as PDFs via email to the Building Official.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure shall first apply to the Building Official and obtain the required permit
  • Complete Village of Corrales Application for Construction Permit, submitted with all drawings electronically via email to the Building Official (PDF format only); in-office applications accepted but plans must still be submitted electronically
  • Lot coverage (new construction plus all existing structures and paved surfaces) may not exceed 35% of the lot
  • Setbacks: 25 feet front, 10 feet sides and rear (Village Code Sec. 18-37(g); intensive agriculture requires 25 feet on all sides)
  • Maximum height: 26 feet to the ridgeline or top of parapet for any building, antenna, or structure
  • Site Plan required showing existing/proposed structures, property lines with dimensions, all utility connections (water, sewer, electrical), and general drainage/grading information, including on-site stormwater retention (pond size = total impervious area x 2.99 / 12 = cubic feet required)
  • If the building site is west of the Corrales Main Canal, a Grading and Drainage Plan prepared and sealed by a New Mexico-licensed professional engineer or architect is required per Village Code Sec. 18-160 through 18-172
  • Liquid Waste Disposal (septic) Permit from the New Mexico Environment Department office in Rio Rancho (4359 Jager Dr. NE, Suite B, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, (505) 771-5980) required prior to or with submittal; no septic tank or field may be placed within 100 feet of any existing well
  • Elevation Certificate from a licensed surveyor required if the property is in a flood zone
  • Full construction document set required: foundation plan, floor plan, electrical plan, truss details (engineer-approved), floor/roof framing plans, wall section details, and (if applicable) masonry fireplace details
  • Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permits and inspections for the new dwelling must be obtained separately through the City of Rio Rancho Building Department, not from the Village of Corrales, unless the Building Official directs otherwise
  • A Village of Corrales Business Registration number is required for the contractor on the application

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — $1.00 to $500.00 valuationVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule (Proposed Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective per the Building Permit Fees Beginning FY 2010 document, still the current schedule per the Village's Building Permit Guide reference to 'the Village Building Permit Fee Schedule adopted April 2021, or the latest adopted fee schedule')
$23.50
Building Permit Fee — $501.00 to $2,000.00Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $2,001.00 to $25,000.00Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $25,001.00 to $50,000.00Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
$391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $50,001.00 to $100,000.00Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $100,001.00 to $500,000.00Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Building Permit Fee — $1,000,001.00 and upVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Residential Plan Review FeeVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule — lower than the 65% residential plan-review rate charged by neighboring Rio Rancho and Los Alamos County
50% of the Building Permit Fee
Commercial Plan Review FeeVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
75% of the Building Permit Fee
Any permit/inspection for which no fee is specifically indicatedVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule, Special Permit Fees and Inspections table, items 1 and 4
$55.00/hour (2-hour minimum for a permit; 1/2-hour minimum for an unlisted inspection)
Additional plan review for changes/revisions to approved plansVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule, item 5
$55.00/hour (1/2-hour minimum)
Inspections outside normal business hours / re-inspection feeVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule, items 2 and 3
$55.00/hour (2-hour minimum for after-hours)

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation Inspection

    After excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place, and after all foundation insulation is in place; additional inspections may be required for treated-wood foundations

  2. 2

    Concrete Slab or Under-Floor Inspection

    After all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories, and other ancillary equipment are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing (including sub-floor) is installed

  3. 3

    Frame Inspection

    After the roof, all framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place, all pipes/chimneys/vents are complete, and the rough electrical, plumbing, and heating wires/pipes/ducts are approved

  4. 4

    Weather-Resistive and Lath Barrier Inspection

    After installation of the appropriate weather-resistive barrier and before it is covered

  5. 5

    Insulation Inspection

    Before insulation is covered

  6. 6

    Wallboard Inspection

    Before wallboard is taped and bedded

  7. 7

    Final Inspection

    After finish grading, with the building complete and ready for occupancy; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections (conducted by the City of Rio Rancho) must be completed prior to the final general construction inspection. The Construction Inspector issues the Certificate of Occupancy after approving the final general construction inspection

See the full Village of Corrales inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • A 24-hour notice is required before any inspection; call the Village of Corrales Building Inspector at (505) 897-0502, ext. 222.
  • Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permits and inspections are NOT handled by the Village — they must be obtained through the City of Rio Rancho Building Department. Coordinate this directly with your licensed subcontractor, since the requirement is easy to miss when reading only the Village's own permit checklist.
  • The Village of Corrales has no municipal water or sewer system for the large majority of lots — plan for on-site well and septic, including a Liquid Waste Disposal Permit from the New Mexico Environment Department's Rio Rancho office, and keep any septic tank/field at least 100 feet from any existing well.
  • Corrales' residential plan review fee (50% of the building permit fee) is lower than Rio Rancho's or Los Alamos County's (65%) — but the Village's base building-permit-fee valuation table is otherwise nearly identical to Los Alamos County's.
  • No accessory structure may be converted into a second, independent dwelling unit (no ADU/casita) anywhere in Corrales — Ordinance No. 21-04 (2021) closed this off specifically because homeowners had been adding kitchens to legally built accessory structures to create unauthorized second units.
  • If your lot is west of the Corrales Main Canal, budget for an engineer- or architect-sealed Grading and Drainage Plan under Village Code Sec. 18-160 to 18-172 — this is a distinctive Corrales requirement tied to its acequia/irrigation-ditch drainage network.

Frequently asked questions

Village of Corrales requires a construction permit (new residential construction) for: Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure shall first apply to the Building Official and obtain the required permit; Complete Village of Corrales Application for Construction Permit, submitted with all drawings electronically via email to the Building Official (PDF format only); in-office applications accepted but plans must still be submitted electronically; Lot coverage (new construction plus all existing structures and paved surfaces) may not exceed 35% of the lot; Setbacks: 25 feet front, 10 feet sides and rear (Village Code Sec. 18-37(g); intensive agriculture requires 25 feet on all sides); Maximum height: 26 feet to the ridgeline or top of parapet for any building, antenna, or structure; Site Plan required showing existing/proposed structures, property lines with dimensions, all utility connections (water, sewer, electrical), and general drainage/grading information, including on-site stormwater retention (pond size = total impervious area x 2.99 / 12 = cubic feet required); If the building site is west of the Corrales Main Canal, a Grading and Drainage Plan prepared and sealed by a New Mexico-licensed professional engineer or architect is required per Village Code Sec. 18-160 through 18-172; Liquid Waste Disposal (septic) Permit from the New Mexico Environment Department office in Rio Rancho (4359 Jager Dr. NE, Suite B, Rio Rancho, NM 87144, (505) 771-5980) required prior to or with submittal; no septic tank or field may be placed within 100 feet of any existing well; Elevation Certificate from a licensed surveyor required if the property is in a flood zone; Full construction document set required: foundation plan, floor plan, electrical plan, truss details (engineer-approved), floor/roof framing plans, wall section details, and (if applicable) masonry fireplace details; Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permits and inspections for the new dwelling must be obtained separately through the City of Rio Rancho Building Department, not from the Village of Corrales, unless the Building Official directs otherwise; A Village of Corrales Business Registration number is required for the contractor on the application. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Village of Corrales Planning and Zoning Department (Building Official: Brian Gresham) at (505) 897-0502 (fax (505) 897-7217) before starting work.

The building permit fee is valuation-based (e.g., $69.25 for the first $2,000 of valuation plus $14.00 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000), plus a residential plan review fee equal to 50% of the building permit fee. Source: Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule.

Village of Corrales does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Village of Corrales Planning and Zoning Department (Building Official: Brian Gresham) at (505) 897-0502 (fax (505) 897-7217) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Application for Construction Permit; Site Plan; Liquid Waste Disposal (Septic) Permit. Depending on your project, Village of Corrales may also ask for: Elevation Certificate; Grading and Drainage Plan; Homeowners Responsibility Affidavit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Village of Corrales requires 7 inspection(s) for a construction permit (new residential construction), in order: Foundation Inspection, Concrete Slab or Under-Floor Inspection, Frame Inspection, Weather-Resistive and Lath Barrier Inspection, Insulation Inspection, Wallboard Inspection, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Village of Corrales Planning and Zoning Department (Building Official: Brian Gresham) ((505) 897-0502 (fax (505) 897-7217)).

Apply through Village of Corrales Planning and Zoning Department (Building Official: Brian Gresham) at 4324 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048. Phone: (505) 897-0502 (fax (505) 897-7217), email: Brian Gresham (Building Official): bgresham@corrales-nm.org; Laurie Stout (P&Z Administrator, ext. 219): lstout@corrales-nm.org; general: Planning@corrales-nm.org. Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; mornings available for walk-in requests, afternoons by appointment only. Official information: https://www.corrales-nm.org/342/Building-Permits-Inspections.

The Village of Corrales' own Building Official (Brian Gresham), within the Planning and Zoning Department, reviews plans and issues the building/structural permit directly — this is not routed through the state Construction Industries Division. However, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permits and inspections are handled separately by the City of Rio Rancho Building Department under an interlocal arrangement, not by Corrales itself and not by the state. Source: Village of Corrales Building Permits & Inspections page and the Village's own Application for Construction Permit / Building Permit Guide.

No. Village Ordinance No. 21-04 (adopted June 15, 2021) explicitly states an Accessory Building or Structure 'shall not be used as a second or independent dwelling unit,' closing off the practice of adding a kitchen to a legally built accessory structure (garage, workshop, studio) to create a second unit. The Village's Comprehensive Land Use Plan also limits density to one dwelling unit per lot. Source: Village of Corrales Ordinance No. 21-04.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Village of Corrales building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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